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Empire Beauty School-Nashville
Brentwood, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 7106 Moore's Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Nashville is a private for-profit trade school in Brentwood, Tennessee offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Empire Beauty School-Nashville has a 72.0% completion rate, above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $23,921 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Nashville is $19,703, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,200 | $36,590 | $44,500 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Empire Beauty School-Nashville is a private for-profit trade school located in Brentwood, Tennessee. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards programs primarily in two families: esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician programs (41 completers) and cosmetology programs (24 completers) making up its top offerings among 3 total programs tracked.
Looking at outcomes data, this campus has a completion rate of 72.0%, which is above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after enrollment are reported at $23,921. The annual cost of attendance is $19,703, and 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, with 111 undergraduate students in a large suburb setting, appears geared toward students pursuing focused, hands-on training in esthetics and cosmetology rather than multi-year academic degrees. Program length in months or hours is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status and review current outcome figures via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before committing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Nashville offers esthetician programs and cosmetology programs, with 3 total programs tracked. Esthetician programs had 41 completers and cosmetology programs had 24 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 49.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.0%, which is above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $10,667, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $19,703.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Nashville is a private for-profit institution. Control type can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and accreditation oversight, so applicants may want to compare this to other options.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for current schedule information.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458812.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused esthetician and cosmetology training rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those seeking shorter, hands-on programs; however, specific program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data, so contact the school directly to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Nashville at (800) 920-4593 or through its website at https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this listing. Use the College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458812, to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.